F.I. and oil viscosity???

Kirkster · 07-07-2011, 02:23 PM

I have about 4K on the GTM SC and motor since I installed the SC. It has used maybe 200ml in that time which is pretty miniscule. I am currently running Redline 5W30.

What weights are people running and why???

I have had several people tell me that it would be better to run 0W30 but no one could give me a really concrete answer on why it would be better...

theDreamer · 07-07-2011, 02:26 PM

Been running Redline 5w30 for awhile and it is fine.
Did the first couple changes during the install & afterwards with Nissan Ester just because we were changing the oil out a few times so I did not want to spend a ton on Redline.

Red__Zed · 07-07-2011, 02:45 PM

I like the German castrol (0w30). I run it in my z. Smoother cold starts, better UOA results, and lower running temps.

It is a good oil that happens to be 0w though... It's not a function of it being 0w. Don't switch just to switch-- switch if it let's you run superior oil.

weiboy718 · 07-07-2011, 04:06 PM

^ is it the moly oil you're talking about?

bullitt5897 · 07-07-2011, 06:02 PM

I am running 0W-40 in the TT G

superchargedg · 07-08-2011, 08:05 PM

Kirk ive been using mobil 1 0w40 for the past 5 years with no problems at all.

Fezzik · 07-09-2011, 12:32 PM

been using redline 5w30 since the first oil change at 500 miles.

07-07-2011, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kirkster A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Peoples Republic of MD Posts: 1,792 Drives: Roadster of DOOM Rep Power: 20	F.I. and oil viscosity??? I have about 4K on the GTM SC and motor since I installed the SC. It has used maybe 200ml in that time which is pretty miniscule. I am currently running Redline 5W30. What weights are people running and why??? I have had several people tell me that it would be better to run 0W30 but no one could give me a really concrete answer on why it would be better... __________________ Powertrain Warranty voided on 5/14/2011 Mod List:GTM Supercharger,SmartTop module, Oil Cooler, GT-R Start button, Nismo Exhaust, BC Racing ER Coilovers, Backup Camara For eastwest:

07-07-2011, 02:26 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Been running Redline 5w30 for awhile and it is fine. Did the first couple changes during the install & afterwards with Nissan Ester just because we were changing the oil out a few times so I did not want to spend a ton on Redline. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-07-2011, 06:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3682	I am running 0W-40 in the TT G __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

07-08-2011, 08:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
superchargedg Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: timonium Posts: 144 Drives: 2003 g35 TT Rep Power: 14	Kirk ive been using mobil 1 0w40 for the past 5 years with no problems at all. __________________ My car is bone stock...i promise.

07-09-2011, 12:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Fezzik Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicago Posts: 182 Drives: G37 Vert 6mt White Rep Power: 15	been using redline 5w30 since the first oil change at 500 miles. __________________ 2010 MW G37 Convertible 6MT Stage I GTM supercharger GTM oil cooler with thermastat 430whp / 340tq

07-07-2011, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I like the German castrol (0w30). I run it in my z. Smoother cold starts, better UOA results, and lower running temps. It is a good oil that happens to be 0w though... It's not a function of it being 0w. Don't switch just to switch-- switch if it let's you run superior oil.

07-07-2011, 04:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
weiboy718 Track Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 923 Drives: Infiniti G37 Rep Power: 16	^ is it the moly oil you're talking about?

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